Detroit's Brennan Boesch, right, is greeted at home plate by teammate Miguel Cabrera after hitting a home run against Arizona.AP File Photo

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland told reporters Sunday that the club will carry 13 position players on Opening Day, with 11 likely having already locked up spots this spring.

That leaves two up for grabs.

Leyland wasn't naming names, but based on past conversations, it's clear there's a spot in left field that needs to be filled. Detroit appears content with Andy Dirks in left, but the 27-year-old is expected to platoon with another player, perhaps one with a right-handed bat.

So, who will it be? Avisail Garcia or Nick Castellanos. Possibly, but the Tigers might prefer to give them everyday at-bats in Triple-A Toledo.

What about utilityman Jeff Kobernus, the club's Rule 5 Draft pick? It's possible, but he'll have to prove he can hit left-handed pitching.

And, what about Brennan Boesch or Quintin Berry? They swing a left-handed bat, but both have experience at the Major League level.

It's a tough question, and one that Leyland will have to answer before the club closes camp March 30. But that doesn't mean we can't speculate.

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